Twelve Floral Spirits is inspired by a Ming Dynasty anthology in which each flower symbolizes a human temperament. This contemporary reinterpretation uses velvet flower craft to evoke delicate botanical textures, integrating traditional wall vases and treasure cabinets as metaphors for protection and blessings. Spring flowers include the resilient plum blossom, gentle lilac, and graceful peony.

Twelve Floral Spirits draws inspiration from Zhang Jingxiu’s Ming-era “Twelve Floral Guests,” where each flower represents a unique human temperament. Using velvet flower craft, this series reinterprets tradition through contemporary composition, combining wall vases (symbolizing peace and restraint) and treasure cabinets (abundance and preservation). Summer spirits include the serene lotus, the sincere jasmine, and the untamed wild rose.

Twelve Floral Spirits draws from Zhang Jingxiu’s Ming-era work, where each flower embodies a distinct personality and cultural metaphor. Crafted in velvet flower technique, this series merges the imagery of wall vases and treasure cabinets to convey peace, prosperity, and protection. Autumn spirits include the dignified chrysanthemum, graceful osmanthus, and the subtle, fading beauty of Chinese rose (Túmí).

​Twelve Floral Spirits is inspired by Zhang Jingxiu’s Ming-era “Twelve Floral Guests,” where each flower represents a unique temperament and cultural sentiment. Using velvet flower craft, the work captures botanical delicacy through a composition blending wall vases and treasure cabinets—symbols of protection, abundance, and quiet elegance. Seasonal spirits unfold as follows: Spring features plum, lilac, and peony; Summer includes lotus, jasmine, and wild rose; Autumn brings chrysanthemum, osmanthus, and túmí; Winter closes with orchid, daphne, and majestic peony.

Inspired by the living space for women in the fifth courtyard of the Lin Family Gongbao House in Wufeng, the painting depicts the spatial limitations and sensory shielding experienced by women in history.

In that era, women waiting to be married were not allowed to be seen by outsiders. Even when watching a play or going on a blind date, they could only peek through the cracks and perceive the world through sound. The crack in the center of the painting, made of gold foil, is the boundary between the inside and the outside, and also a window of light to the world.

The century-old osmanthus in the crack has become an extension of perception, expressing the imagination and projection of the inside to the outside world.

Inspired by the image of the peony in the "Big Flower Hall" of the Lin Family Gongbao Mansion in Wufeng, the peony has symbolized wealth and prosperity since ancient times. Whether in traditional or modern society, the yearning for "wealth" always carries positive expectations.

The peony in the center of the picture slowly blooms with layers of petals stacked in a sustainable velvet flower craft; the center of the flower is embedded with red and yellow agate, symbolizing the cohesion of energy and vitality.

In the contrast of copper light and black, the peony has both outward prosperity and inward stability.

In the fourth space of Wufeng Lin Family Gongbao House, clusters of periwinkle sprouted in the empty space that had originally disappeared.

Without artificial care or deliberate arrangement, it grows naturally in the gaps left by the building, forming a contrast between a strong sense of existence and a sense of spatial loss.

The vitality of periwinkle is extremely strong, and its "wild" state breaks the order of human control, showing a distinct conflict and poetry in the disappearing traces of historical space.

In an inconspicuous corner of the park, I found a bunch of naturally growing lucky clover.

It is not a landscape that is specially taken care of in the park, but a life that naturally emerges in a tiny gap. In the daily observation path of "One Scene One Mirror", such pictures have become the objects of my frequent gaze during my stay in the village.

Lucky clover carries the "search" in our common cultural memory: the expectation and surprise of finding four leaves is like finding a small but real sense of happiness in life.

When you see the bamboo cypress in the park, you will be greeted by its stable and light temperament.

In traditional meaning, bamboo cypress symbolizes longevity, prosperity, health, avoiding evil, attracting wealth, and improving fortune, carrying a complete auspicious symbol. The low-key embellishment of slender matte leaves and matte white fruits presents a simple and unpretentious presence under the tall tree.

Unlike the common strong flowers, bamboo cypress stands quietly, stabilizing the atmosphere of the entire space.

Flowers are not flowers, they bloom on the street corners and in our memories.

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They exist inadvertently in our daily lives, in the alleys, in the vegetable markets, and in the flower shops, quietly absorbing the sunlight and dust, and exist silently, but they give me the weight and warmth of life every day.
Pick up the shapes and colors of these tiny landscapes, twist "non-flowers" into "flowers", and leave the silent touch on your fingertips.

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After the blooming flowers, it is not the end, but the most real beginning in daily life.

Flowers are not flowers, they bloom on the street corners and in our memories.

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They exist inadvertently in our daily lives, in the alleys, in the vegetable markets, and in the flower shops, quietly absorbing the sunlight and dust, and exist silently, but they give me the weight and warmth of life every day.
Pick up the shapes and colors of these tiny landscapes, twist "non-flowers" into "flowers", and leave the silent touch on your fingertips.

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After the blooming flowers, it is not the end, but the most real beginning in daily life.

Flowers are not flowers, they bloom on the street corners and in our memories.

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They exist inadvertently in our daily lives, in the alleys, in the vegetable markets, and in the flower shops, quietly absorbing the sunlight and dust, and exist silently, but they give me the weight and warmth of life every day.
Pick up the shapes and colors of these tiny landscapes, twist "non-flowers" into "flowers", and leave the silent touch on your fingertips.

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After the blooming flowers, it is not the end, but the most real beginning in daily life.

Low-key non-visual touch｜The existence of subtle breath

Osmanthus fragrans has auspicious meanings because its name is associated with "gui" (gui) and "noble". It is often seen in potted plants in our daily lives, which makes me feel a low-key familiarity with it. The small white flowers exude a refreshing fragrance, and the dark green matte leaves and straight branches are faintly smelled even if I can't see them. Its subtle and non-noisy presence in the environment often makes me smile knowingly.

Osmanthus is a kind of hidden beauty in the environment, slowing down the chaotic and noisy fast life by feeling the tiny details in life.

The resilience of life | Bright colors in the environment

Red milkweed grows tenaciously from the cracks in the cement of the parking lot. Even though it is crushed by car wheels, exposed to wind, sun and rain, it still survives brilliantly and blooms in this challenging environment. Its existence itself is a display of victory over adversity.

The existence of "red milkweed" is a mirror reflection between nature and life. Even in the most unfavorable environment, nature can still find a way to survive and fearlessly display its colorful vitality.

The beauty of life time｜Natural decay

The decaying green leaves next to the parking lot have a hint of red at the end. The contrasting visual effect attracted me. The gradient of color is very elegant. I realized that decay is not a simple linear end, but a cycle of life, suggesting the delicate balance between decay and growth in nature.

"Leaf End" captures the passage of time and inevitable change, the fleeting but profound beauty in the natural process of time, perceives the cycle of life, and understands the performance of time, change and existence.

Natural limitations and resources | Resilience in the gaps

The fern grows in the flat space of the wall, with its leaves emerging from the cracks, showing the power and changes of life in space. This light posture contrasts with the hard cement bricks on the wall, and her calmness suggests that even in a restrictive environment, the rhythm of life can still be maintained.

"Phoenix Tail Fern" focuses on the sense of power that emerges from the cracks. Everything in the environment is like a mirror, reflecting the limitations and resources of nature, allowing the viewer to reflect on the turbulence between them.

Balance in contradiction | Implications of objects

The Chinese Horseshoe, as a small potted plant standing in front of the parking garage, carries the task of reminding people not to park. Although it is used to maintain order, its cute, heart-shaped appearance forms a strong contrast with the intimidating red "Do Not Park" words, creating a contrasting mirror image between the object's suggestion and function.

From the perspective of "one scene, one mirror", potted plants are functional existences that imply the boundaries of private space. However, the green potted plants stand guard with a soft posture, reflecting the ordinary things in the environment, which all contain subtle tension and social functional implications.

Memories of the festival | Sweet harmony

Kumquats are the most simple food in our family during the Chinese New Year. Grandma picks the fruits she grows herself and puts them in a candy bowl. The sweet taste of kumquats washes away the heavy feeling of the rich flavors during the Chinese New Year. The difference in taste brings a sense of comfort and memory, and it has become a family tradition during every festival.

Kumquat showcases the relationship between nature, memory and family. Its sweetness harmonizes with the bustling New Year festival and records the flow of time and emotions from a leisurely perspective.

Environment reflects memory | Time and space connection

Hibiscus is a common potted plant on street corners. It may seem ordinary, but it triggers memories of taking care of it in my childhood. It is a private interweaving of time and space that instantly pulls me out of my current environment and brings me back to the memories of my childhood when I started to grow hibiscus because I was learning how to press flowers.

This instantaneous feeling is a mirror image of time and space. Hibiscus grows in the current environment, but reflects personal life experience and emotional memory. "Hibiscus" is not only a faithful presentation of the plant itself, but also contains bits and pieces of personal childhood.

"Standing 2023" is composed of ground-toed branches and velvet-crafted butterflies. "Standing" combines nature with the human seat, allowing the branches and butterflies to dialogue, nature and people to interact, and the space and the work to flow.

"Relationship with the Flow 2024" is inspired by the virtual and real influence of "waiting" and begins to pay attention to the posture of the branches on the ground. Even if the branches do not change, various changes can still be made from them. The butterfly flies up and down, sometimes forward and sometimes left. "Waiting" pauses time, but "Relationship with the Flow" expands the time axis and increases the interaction of time.

Leaves | Fallen leaves on the park pavement show their vitality. Picking up fallen leaves and stacking them up makes the branches seem complete. The branches also seem to become a different nature.

Bonsai | The bonsai in the garden are sculptures. Life is a symbiotic growth, assisted by the natural image shaped by concepts. Here, bonsai is the theme. Artificial methods are added with natural elements to imitate the natural style.

Mothers’ romance takes on different forms with the seasons. They are always present in the home. From childhood to adulthood, they are the ones who keep the home lively.

Make some breathing space for the dull and busy life

A society that is thriving and prosperous is an ideal state. Over the past four years, due to the pandemic, we have watched the prosperity fade away and stagnate, and we are returning cautiously.

When I regained my vitality, I felt prosperous like flowers in full bloom. The contrast between the clusters of flowers and the bleakness of the vitality as it faded made me cherish the present moment even more.

Flowers bloom again to show the glory of velvet. ...

We have been told since we were little that Hunanese people love spicy food. I have never been to Hunan and neither has my father, but we love spicy food.

If you think about it carefully, there is no remote hometown, no big family, I feel like I am not in a place, but I am here. I like the place where I grew up.

My home is where my family is.

It was a rare trip for us. We passed by a hydrangea garden. She wanted to bring one with her. He thought the bumpy mountain road would make it dirty. The two of us argued in the back seat and we fell asleep while waiting.

Hydrangea records precious moments together. We were all together at that time.

Since I was a kid, I would go to a different park every time I moved. Every park would hold the smiles of that year because it was a place to relax.

Whenever I arrive at a base, I can have fun, rest and relax. But as I get older, the base can provide less and less.

The base remembers the true and positive state. I want to freeze this fragile and short-lived beauty.